I regret that records are not readily available for the whole of this period. The information relating to decisions to discontinue all passenger services on railway lines in Wales from October, 1963 until 15th October, 1964 is as follows:—

asked the Minister of Transport what was the mileage of railways in Wales approved for closure in the last two full months preceding 15th October 1964; and how this compares with the three years following that date.

During the two months immediately preceding 15th October, 1964, consent was given to the withdrawal of passenger services from 190 miles of railway in Wales. During the three years since 15th October, 1964 there have been no consents to rail passenger closures in Wales.